a layer cake or a bunch of fat quarters... i'd say 8 or so FQ will work

a solid that contrasts with your fabric... i don't have exact yardage yet... but you'll probably need around 1-2 yards depending on how bit you want your quilt to be.

fabric is nest

by tula pink

{ & is just for show... this is what i'm using... }

when?

we'll be starting in about 2 weeks or so.

there is going to be more than one block...

and we will be doing 1 or 2 blocks a week.

questions?

this post will also serve as a place to ask questions.

& i'll update it as often as i can.

so start asking!

okay, I forgot to ask... what is WOF? I'm new to quilting and some of the terms. Thanks for helping me out.
WOF = width of fabric
here is a list of common terms

will this be easy enough for a beginner?
this is probably considered a bit above a beginner level project... but i'll be posting lots of photos... and i'll be here every step of the way to answer questions!

Are there large focal areas of the blocks, or are small scale prints better? (I'm totally using this to justify shopping)
both! for the parts made with jelly roll strips... you'll end up with small pieces.. but the areas that will use the layer cake or fat quarters will be big enough areas to focus on large prints if you want!

do I have to join the flicker group to join in?
you don't have to... but it is lots of fun to see what everyone is making!

Jelly roll and layer cake of same fabric line is best? For someone without much of a stash and no idea how these get used. Could solids work for FQs?
can be.. but doesn't have to be! and yes solids could work for FQs... you'll need the jelly roll first.. so if you want to get that part & then wait to get the rest of your fabric as the quilt comes along that will work too!

There's a line I want to use that doesn't have a Jelly Roll. Any guesses how much I'll need? The fat quarter set comes with 21 fat quarters. I'll need 8 for the "layer cake" portion. Will 13 fat quarters equal what I would get from a jelly roll?
very cute fabric! how much you'll need depends on how big you want to go... but it will be a lot easier to have fabric that is the full WOF {aprx 42"} and not the 21" of a FQ. You could order 1/4" yard cuts of the fabric you like... 13 or so should be enough.. and then you can use the other 8 for the 2nd part of the quilt.

Okay, question: are there special quilting tools or templates you use with a hexagon quilt?!
yes. see rulers below.
and we will be making a template too. you'll be able to make it from paper or you can get template plastic if you'd like.

I am really excited about this quilt. I always wanted to learn how to make hexagons. I have a question though. Where does the contrasting fabric go? I couldn't picture it from your Neptune pillow. I have Neptune jelly roll, if I can find a layer cake, that will be my fabric choice. Thanks for leading this quit along.
the pattern is a variation of my pillow... soon enough you'll see where all the fabric goes... as long as you have the jelly roll you'll have enough to get started!

My brain is not working this morning...i think i forgot to hit post for my first comment and it never posted..who knew...here goes again. I'm in. Another quilt along I should not be in...don't tell my husband :O. Will this be easy enough for a beginner? I have already joined the flickr group and can't wait to get started.. i have a At Water's Edge jelly roll, now I have to get my layer cake and yardage. Off to shop.

Oh no, I totally should not be in but I am! Now to decide, Plume or Whimsey or Fresh Cotton or maybe Fruitcake (that would get a Christmas gift done too but its not available yet..sigh). None of which I have so of course its off to shop. Thanks Julie.

Jelly roll and layer cake of same fabric line is best? For someone without much of a stash and no idea how these get used. Could solids work for FQs? Have not done my pinwheels yet but maybe I will skip to this.

There's a line I want to use that doesn't have a Jelly Roll. Any guesses how much I'll need? The fat quarter set comes with 21 fat quarters. I'll need 8 for the "layer cake" portion. Will 13 fat quarters equal what I would get from a jelly roll?

I can't wait to try this! I don't have a stash that matches anything, so I'm going with the Nicey Jane in the blue/green colorway I think :) I just love your blog! I follow on FB and get really excited when you post, thanks for being an inspiration.

I may be one of the last quilters with a blog to have joined flickr- but I finally did. I thought it would be too complicated! I was wrong-silly me thinking too much again.So I'm in and now I joined Dana's flickr thingy so I can do this marvelous Hexagon quilt with you.Thanks doll!

Julie, I am so glad you are finally using that "Nest" fabric you bought from me in Long Beach. (July 2009 - almost a year ago) I can't wait to see what you do with it. You are such an inspiration! Hope to see you in Long Beach in a couple of months. Debbie/Elkhorn Quilt Company

I am really excited about this quilt. I always wanted to learn how to make hexagons. I have a question though. Where does the contrasting fabric go? I couldn't picture it from your Neptune pillow. I have Neptune jelly roll, if I can find a layer cake, that will be my fabric choice. Thanks for leading this quit along.

Well, I think that this will be one that I join in as well. Yikes, I better get some good sewing time in to finish up some other stuff on the go!! Oh this is exciting, hexagon quilts fascinate me! Thank you for doing this :)

This may sound like a really silly question, but I can't find an easy answer and you were the logical person to ask. Is there a place online that I can look at the Moda collections and see what different prints are included in a package? I like the idea of a simple jelly roll and layer cake purchase and having the fabric shopping completed, but I want to love *all* the fabrics included (I mean, for the most part--I'm realistic!), but I'm having trouble finding someplace, anyplace, that shows them all! Any suggestions? Thank you! :)